Panchakarma
According to the Ayurvedic Institute, Panchakarma (PK for short) is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness. It is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing.
Our Natural State
According to Ayurveda, our natural state is one of health, happiness and an inner sense of well-being. Health is defined as the body being clear of toxins, the mind is at peace, emotions are calm and happy, wastes are efficiently eliminated and organs are functioning normally. In a busy, stressful and toxic world, our physical and mental systems accumulate toxins causing deterioration in bodily functioning. This eventually weakens our systems, which opens the door for chronic, degenerative, and non-specific diseases to develop. These can evolve into serious specific diseases, ultimately damaging an individual’s health and wellness.
Panchakarma can help by reversing these negative effects of daily living. It can restore your natural state of health and wellness by cleansing your body of toxins, bringing balance into your system and improving bodily function. It can also help you sustain this process by making positive changes in lifestyle.
The Panchakarma therapeutic process appears quite simple in its application. However, its effects are powerful and effective. Panchakarma is a unique, natural, holistic, health-giving series of therapeutic treatments that cleanse the body’s deep tissues of toxins, open the subtle channels, bring life-enhancing energy thereby increasing vitality, inner peace, confidence and well-being.
Benefits
*Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind
*Restore your constitutional balance improving health and wellness
*Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness
*Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind thereby slowing the aging process
*Enhance your self-reliance, strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity
*Bring about deep relaxation and sense of well-being
The first phase is Purvakarma which consists of preparing the body by taking oil internally as well as Ayurvedic bodywork, steam therapies and herbal supplements to help the body loosen toxins that have accumulated in the tissues. This phase requires a minimum number of days before the toxins can be easily eliminated. The second phase is Panchakarma. This is when the toxins are eliminated with the help of herbal supplements. After the body has been cleaned out then the third phase, Prashat Karma, is initiated to help rejuvenate the tissues and restore energy.
For more information on Panchakarma I recommend the book by Dr. Sunil Joshi "Ayurveda and Panchakarma: The Science of Healing and Rejuvenation"
Ayurvedic Healing Retreat at Vaidyagrama Healing Village, Tamil Nadu, India
-Orientation upon arrival
-Full assessment with doctor to determine plan of treatment (includes pulse diagnosis)
-Daily at least 2 hours of treatments recommended for you. Could include, but not limited to:
Abhyanga (oil massage)
Shirodhara (oil poured on the head continuously for 20-40 minutes)
Swedana (hot steam treatment)
complete list
-Daily check-in with doctor to monitor effectiveness of program and make adjustments if needed
-Herbal supplements brought to your door
-Specialized meals including tea and snacks brought to your door (all vegetarian, organic when possible, fresh, and made on campus under the direction of a dietitian)
-Patients are welcome to join ongoing classes being taught on campus
-Patients are welcome to join any ceremonies being conducted for holy days
-Special requests of group can be arranged such as yoga classes, chanting, fire ceremonies, etc.
-Regular meetings with group for support and education
If interested, please let us know by submitting the form on the next page.
Our Natural State
According to Ayurveda, our natural state is one of health, happiness and an inner sense of well-being. Health is defined as the body being clear of toxins, the mind is at peace, emotions are calm and happy, wastes are efficiently eliminated and organs are functioning normally. In a busy, stressful and toxic world, our physical and mental systems accumulate toxins causing deterioration in bodily functioning. This eventually weakens our systems, which opens the door for chronic, degenerative, and non-specific diseases to develop. These can evolve into serious specific diseases, ultimately damaging an individual’s health and wellness.
Panchakarma can help by reversing these negative effects of daily living. It can restore your natural state of health and wellness by cleansing your body of toxins, bringing balance into your system and improving bodily function. It can also help you sustain this process by making positive changes in lifestyle.
The Panchakarma therapeutic process appears quite simple in its application. However, its effects are powerful and effective. Panchakarma is a unique, natural, holistic, health-giving series of therapeutic treatments that cleanse the body’s deep tissues of toxins, open the subtle channels, bring life-enhancing energy thereby increasing vitality, inner peace, confidence and well-being.
Benefits
*Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind
*Restore your constitutional balance improving health and wellness
*Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness
*Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind thereby slowing the aging process
*Enhance your self-reliance, strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity
*Bring about deep relaxation and sense of well-being
The first phase is Purvakarma which consists of preparing the body by taking oil internally as well as Ayurvedic bodywork, steam therapies and herbal supplements to help the body loosen toxins that have accumulated in the tissues. This phase requires a minimum number of days before the toxins can be easily eliminated. The second phase is Panchakarma. This is when the toxins are eliminated with the help of herbal supplements. After the body has been cleaned out then the third phase, Prashat Karma, is initiated to help rejuvenate the tissues and restore energy.
For more information on Panchakarma I recommend the book by Dr. Sunil Joshi "Ayurveda and Panchakarma: The Science of Healing and Rejuvenation"
Ayurvedic Healing Retreat at Vaidyagrama Healing Village, Tamil Nadu, India
-Orientation upon arrival
-Full assessment with doctor to determine plan of treatment (includes pulse diagnosis)
-Daily at least 2 hours of treatments recommended for you. Could include, but not limited to:
Abhyanga (oil massage)
Shirodhara (oil poured on the head continuously for 20-40 minutes)
Swedana (hot steam treatment)
complete list
-Daily check-in with doctor to monitor effectiveness of program and make adjustments if needed
-Herbal supplements brought to your door
-Specialized meals including tea and snacks brought to your door (all vegetarian, organic when possible, fresh, and made on campus under the direction of a dietitian)
-Patients are welcome to join ongoing classes being taught on campus
-Patients are welcome to join any ceremonies being conducted for holy days
-Special requests of group can be arranged such as yoga classes, chanting, fire ceremonies, etc.
-Regular meetings with group for support and education
If interested, please let us know by submitting the form on the next page.